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Rarelyre
The correct spelling is lyre.
How to pronounce lyre
/ˈlaɪ.ə/
nounIPA: /ˈlaɪ.ə/
Say it like: Lyr-e
The correct spelling is lyre. An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to t…
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Definition
noun
- 1.An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
- 2.A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
- 3.A composer of lyric poetry.
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